Polk County property record for 144 E Seneca Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 bd · 1 ba · 900 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.347 acres (15,100 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $34,500 (Apr 2003) |
| Tax Bill | $2,384 (2024) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Line of Credit |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 070/03348-000-000 |
| Primary APN | 070/03348-000-000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 2 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 1 Bath |
| Total Rooms | 5 Rooms |
| Stories | 1 Story |
| Building Area | 900 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 1,672 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 900 sqft |
| Basement Area | 660 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1937 |
| Architectural Style | Bungalow |
| Exterior Material | Asbestos |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 15,100 sqft (0.347 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 302 ft deep x 50 ft wide |
| Garage Area | 352 sqft |
| Parking Spaces | 1 Parking Space |
| Porch | Enclosed Porch |
| Porch Area | 112 sqft |
| Deck Area | 320 sqft |
| Cooling System | Central |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Forced Air with A/C |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Sewer | Connected |
| Water Source | Commercial |
| Street Address | 144 E SENECA AVE |
|---|---|
| City | DES MOINES |
| State | IA |
| Zip | 50313-3661 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Legal Description | LOT 9 NOBLES ADDITION |
| Legal Subdivision | NOBLES ADDITION |
| Legal Lot Number | 9 |
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Township / Civil Division | DES MOINES |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2009 |
| Census Tract | 400 |
144 E Seneca Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who acquired it in August 2010.
Source: Polk County records, as of February 11, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 144 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3661 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 1, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2003111377 |
| Deed Book / Page | 9727 / 114 |
| Last Transfer Date | Aug 30, 2010 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000018217 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | POLK IA |
| Property Address | 144 E SENECA AVE, DES MOINES, IA 50313-3661 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000097357 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jun 15, 2018 |
| Book Page | 16962/0645 |
| Instrument | 2017-00097357 |
| Name | UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COMMUNITY CU |
|---|---|
| Type | Credit Union |
| Address | NORTH LIBERTY, IA 52317 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 60 Months |
| Due | Jun 14, 2023 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Change Frequency | Monthly |
Source: Polk County assessment roll, as of October 13, 2025
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk County |
| Municipality | Des Moines City |
| Unified School District | Des Moines Independent Community School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,000 Land $39,200 Building $110,800 | $150,000 Land $39,200 Building $110,800 | |
| 2024 | $2,384.00 | ||
| 2023 | $131,700 Land $34,000 Building $97,700 | $131,700 Land $34,000 Building $97,700 | |
| 2020 | $2,276.00 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 144 E Seneca Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 2 flood claims nearby since 2008.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective August 17, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (2008–2010) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 2 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2010 · Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 144 E Seneca Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | DES MOINES WATER WORKS serves 246,055 people · EPA ID IA7727031 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from CIWW (DMWW) |
| Last State Inspection | May 2024 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2022–2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | Treatment failure resolved · May 2017 |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 743 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Google Fiber Fiber | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| CenturyLink Fiber · DSL in parts of the area | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Mediacom Xtream Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 2,000 / 1,000 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 1,000 / 75 |
May also be available: AT&T, Metronet, T-Mobile.
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